
Millie Hurst
Millie Hurst is the Solved Section Editor at Homes & Gardens. She has six years of experience in digital journalism, having previously worked as Senior SEO Editor at News UK in London and New York. Her first-ever graduate role was an assistant editor position that involved writing about luxury watch and jewelry brands. She then gained experience in SEO and writing for women's magazines including Stylist, Marie Claire, and Fabulous Magazine, before joining Future PLC in January 2021. Millie has written for an array of homes brands including Livingetc and Real Homes and was formerly Senior Content Editor at Ideal Home before taking on the position of Section Editor with Homes & Gardens. She has written and edited countless features on home organization, decluttering and interior design and always hopes to inspire readers with new ways to enjoy their homes.
She has a first-class degree in French and Italian from UCL and loves to weave decor into her Sheffield home that reminds her of time spent living and studying in Italy. When she isn’t working, Millie loves running, reading, encouraging people to try the 30-day Minimalism Game, and seeking out second-hand treasures at antique centers and car boots. She is currently studying for a diploma in interior design and believes a clutter-free space that you love coming home every day is the best secret weapon for our well-being.
Latest articles by Millie Hurst
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How to create more space in the refrigerator for holiday entertaining
Order the chaos that is a holiday fridge with these simple tips
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The best time to buy a refrigerator, according to industry experts
Doing your research about when to purchase a new refrigerator can be the difference between a great deal and merely a good one
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Nectar Premier Hybrid Mattress: is it better than the basic?
The premier hybrid mattress from Nectar offers firm support with the memory foam 'hug' and minimal motion transfer for undisturbed sleep
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My week-by-week decluttering method finally banished the clutter in my home – just in time for the holidays
Slowing down and methodically clearing out the clutter over a longer time frame made me wonder why I didn't do it sooner
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The best place to put an air purifier, according to air quality experts
The key is to avoid preventing airflow, consider where in your home is prone to air quality issues, and where you spend the most time
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What to do with leftover Halloween pumpkins – 5 zero-waste options
Clever ways to make the most of leftover pumpkins as shared by professional gardeners, minimalists and natural remedies experts
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How often should you dust your bedroom?
We ask experts how frequently to dust a bedroom so we can breathe easy
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6 things people with nice-smelling entryways never do
The bad-smelling habits to nip in the bud for an entryway that always welcomes you and guests
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I tried The Minimalists' 'out in the open' rule and it's given me the decluttering bug
This decluttering method is really simple but made me realize that my apartment is missing some key storage solutions
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6 easy tricks I use at home to prevent dust – for a consistently clean space
The simple dust-proofing techniques I've found really help to keep my apartment clean
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Best way to get mud out of carpet – and the mistakes that will ruin it
The expert-approved method for quick and stress-free mud stain removal
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I’m an interiors editor, and these are the most aesthetically pleasing organizing tricks I’ve come across
If, like me, you find solace in an orderly home but find it hard to maintain, these pretty but functional solutions might just help
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How to choose the right-sized bed for your bedroom
When designing a bedroom, it may be that going smaller improves the flow of the space: here are four key considerations for the perfect fit
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5 low-effort kitchen organizing techniques I actually use – as an interiors editor
From not trying to do too much in one go to using the best kitchen organizers, here are the easy tricks I recommend trying for a more functional home
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7 home organizing mistakes I’ve made so you don’t have to – as an interiors editor
From purchasing poor-quality products to trying to do it alone, these are some things to avoid when getting your home organized, from an interiors editor
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Is bathroom mold dangerous?
Air quality experts explain whether bathroom mold is harmful and the steps to take to reduce any concerns
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Best way to repair cracks in driveways –and why now is the time to do it
Home builders and masonry experts say waiting until spring to fill cracks could lead to irreparable damage
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This is the simple storage solution I use to keep shoes hidden in my small entryway
It means finding new homes for other items, but is well worth the effort
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How to get rid of love bugs around the house, according to entomologists
If you're dealing with a swarm of these pests, we have rounded up the best methods to get rid
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Preventing moths in your closet – my tried-and-tested methods
Precautions to take against a future infestation in your closet, plus my tried-and-tested moth-repelling product
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My rapid-fire ways to reduce the clutter room by room
I'm H&G's Solved editor, and these are the small steps I take to reduce the clutter in each and every room
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7 Things the most organized people have in their home office
Our home offices are hardworking spaces – here are the items the most organized people always keep on hand
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I've been using the 'tidy toss' method for years – here's why you should too
This closet-organizing method keeps clutter concealed with minimal effort
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Can you hang art above the TV?
Designers share their advice for incorporating art into the space around your TV
By Millie Hurst Published